Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

A-Level Drama and Theatre offers students the opportunity to explore drama as a practical art form in which ideas and meaning are communicated to an audience through choices of form, style, and convention. Students will: - Create, perform, and respond to drama and theatre - Develop the creativity and independence to become effective theatre-makers - Explore the relationship between theory and practice in a range of theatrical styles and periods and historical, social, and cultural context - Learn how relevant research, independent thought, and analysis of live theatre production can inform decision-making in their practical work and put this understanding into practice Experience the ways in which theatre makers collaborate to create theatre. Year 12 : In Year 12, you will study Component One in which you will study and explore practically two set plays enhancing your knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. You will also have a trip to watch a live theatre performance in order to learn how to analyze and evaluate the work of live theatre makers. (This will all contribute to your written exam in year 13). Along with this, you will study Component Two which is a process of creating devised drama, a performance of devised drama along with a written working notebook. Year 13: In Year 13, the focus will be on Component 3 where you will practically explore and interpret three extracts, each from a different play. You will then perform extract 3 applying the methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. Along with this, you will be required to write a reflective report analyzing and evaluating the theatrical interpretation of all three extracts.